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ARTThe children will be given the opportunity to work in two and three dimensions and with a range of materials during their time with us. Children’s work will be displayed to promote a sense of achievement and pride.
ASSEMBLIESSchool assemblies follow a broadly Christian line though they have no affiliation to any particular denomination. Stories with moral messages and ones relevant to pertinent issues are used from other faiths.All children are expected to attend assembly unless parents advise us in writing to the contrary. Parents are invited to attend assemblies that their children present. OFSTED said “provision for pupils’ spiritual, social and cultural development is good. Provision for their moral development is very good”.DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGYThis subject is taught through a topic approach wherever possible. The progressive nature of the skills involved will allow children to tackle more demanding tasks as they mature.GEOGRAPHYWherever possible geography is taught through a topic approach. This is particularly so in the Infant Department. However, where the need arises, specific geography lessons will be taught in order to fulfil the whole demands of the National Curriculum. As much as possible of the work will be covered using the local environment.HISTORYHistory is taught through a topic approach. This provides pupils with a taste of the past through understanding and historical knowledge, particularly of a local nature. Role play and visits are encouraged to develop understanding.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYThis topic has a part to play in all curriculum areas. ‘Successmaker’ is being used selectively to support teaching and learning in English and Maths.Due to excellent parental support over the years the school is very well resourced with computers. Implicit ICT skills are also taught via the Stanley Thorne ICT Primary Toolkit.
LANGUAGEA greater emphasis is put upon the spoken word nowadays since this is of course the most commonly used form of communication. Language development plays an important part in the teaching programmes, due account being paid to all aspects of language work as outlined in the current National Curriculum document i.e. speaking & listening, reading and writing.Where reading is concerned the aim is to get children to read for both pleasure and information. The school has a wide range of reading schemes in order to ensure progression and a continued interest. Reading is a developmental process. Teaching will be done in school at the appropriate level and children will be able to take books home to reinforce this work.Written work will be varied in purpose for a range of audiences. Our main English scheme is Collins’ Primary English which promotes the content of the National Literacy Strategy.
